Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Salas O'Brien; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc., a Salas O'Brien Company in Nashville, is seeking a personable Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join a multi‑discipline design team focused on healthcare, commercial, federal, and design‑build sectors.

The role includes business development, marketing, and project management duties. Ideal candidates have substantial mechanical engineering experience and will collaborate with a diverse team while delivering high‑impact projects.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience.
• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineers (PE) license.
• Knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies.
• Knowledge of project approach and system design.
• Willingness to build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Gain invaluable industry experience and practical engineering skills.
• Work with a diverse team of professionals, fostering networking opportunities.
• Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Potential for full-time job offers for outstanding performers.

Responsibilities

• Deal directly with clients to establish project schedules and expectations and assure projects meet commitments related to time, quality, and cost.
• Manage, direct, and supervise engineering staff in the execution of specific projects.
• Experience with steam, chilled water, and compressed air systems and an understanding of basic industrial processes.
• Be responsible for the total mechanical systems design for specific projects.
• Make calculations integral to the mechanical systems design including hydraulic modeling and stress analysis for piping systems.
• Be familiar with and apply applicable codes.
• Supplement ICT design standards and administrative procedures where needed.
• Assist team leader in manpower projections and scheduling of work.
• Assist team leader in maintaining and developing client base through various business development efforts.
• Assist team leader in preparation of responses to requests for Proposals (RFP) including narratives, resumes, and fee development.
• Identify new opportunities that may have synergistic benefit with our existing business.

Skills

Client relationship building

Project management

Team leadership

Mechanical design

Staff supervision

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

PE license

Job description

At I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc., A Salas O'Brien Company we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

ICT's Nashville office is looking for a personable Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join a multi-discipline design team! The position will be within our Healthcare Services Group with a primary focus on healthcare, commercial, federal, and design-build sectors. The role will also include business development, marketing, and project management duties. If you think this might be a good fit for you.

Responsibilities:

• Deal directly with clients to establish project schedules and expectations and assure projects meet commitments related to time, quality, and cost.
• Manage, direct, and supervise engineering staff in the execution of specific projects.
• Experience with steam, chilled water, and compressed air systems and an understanding of basic industrial processes.
• Be responsible for the total mechanical systems design for specific projects.
• Make calculations integral to the mechanical systems design including hydraulic modeling and stress analysis for piping systems.
• Be familiar with and apply applicable codes.
• Supplement ICT design standards and administrative procedures where needed.
• Assist team leader in manpower projections and scheduling of work.
• Assist team leader in maintaining and developing client base through various business development efforts.
• Assist team leader in preparation of responses to requests for Proposals (RFP) including narratives, resumes, and fee development.
• Identify new opportunities that may have synergistic benefit with our existing business.

Qualifications:

• Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience.
• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineers (PE) license.
• Knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies.
• Knowledge of project approach and system design.
• Willingness to build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Gain invaluable industry experience and practical engineering skills.
• Work with a diverse team of professionals, fostering networking opportunities.
• Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Potential for full-time job offers for outstanding performers.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.